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Mesothelioma is a rare cancer almost always associated with asbestos exposure. Symptoms of this highly fatal illness are often subtle, and so the disease may go undiagnosed until late stages making treatment difficult. However, it’s also important to know...

One of the primary challenges of treating mesothelioma is that it’s most often diagnosed in late stages. Because of the lengthy gestation period and subtle symptoms, most patients are in Stage III and IV when they are finally diagnosed....

The leadership team of Bergman Draper Oslund is pleased to announce that Chandler Udo has been named our newest partner. Chandler has been a key player on the Bergman team since 2011 and always provides compassionate counsel to our...

While it’s mostly hard-working, blue-collar people struck by mesothelioma, due to industrial exposure, asbestos has no cultural or economic barriers. Anyone exposed to asbestos is potentially at risk for the rare cancer. Here is a look at some influential...

Most people that develop mesothelioma are exposed on the job or by a loved one that worked with asbestos. Mesothelioma can be challenging to diagnose and is often not diagnosed until late stages because the symptoms are similar to...

Although there is no cure for mesothelioma, researchers and physicians are hard at work on enhanced treatments for this rare cancer and improved quality of life for patients. One recent trend in cancer care is integrative oncology where conventional...

The busy holiday season often revolves around food and what’s on the menu. If you or a loved one has mesothelioma and is in treatment, you may not have much of an appetite. However, it’s important to keep...

Major Victory for Mesothelioma Victims Our Firm took on the case of Paul McKenzie, (McKenzie v. A.W. Chesterton), who served in the US Navy as machinist for more than 20 years and passed away in 2010 as a result...

A 65-year-old Beaverton man who is dying of asbestos-related cancer — four decades after he was exposed to the material on Portland-area construction sites — was awarded $8.75 million by a Multnomah County Circuit Court jury. The verdict for...

BASF and Lawyers Must Face Fraud Charges Over Asbestos Allegations A Newark, New Jersey federal judge has ruled that a class action suit can move forward against chemical company BASF and its attorneys over asbestos fraud. Here’s a look...